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CV53 DDF

2003 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,366 mi
Last recorded99,366 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 DDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,366 miles

noise from belt area and noise when turning steering lock to lock. requires further attention

slight play developing o/s/f lower arm rear bush

Fail 23 Feb 2016 99,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

noise from belt area and noise when turning steering lock to lock. requires further attention

slight play developing o/s/f lower arm rear bush

Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,946 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 93,945 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,615 miles

inner edge wear on both front tyres requires attention,

Fail 19 Feb 2014 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

inner edge wear on both front tyres requires attention,

Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 77,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,283 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 70,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,779 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to fully check n/s/r childseats fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2010 61,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to fully check n/s/r childseats fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2009 53,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2009 53,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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CV53 DDF is a 2003 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV53 DDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV53 DDF is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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